March 9, 2016

A Handmade Mat for Fido that Helps Families and Saves Snow Leopards

Ask Fido if he wants to help save Snow Leopards and he'll probably tilt his head. Ask him if he'd like a soft, warm, and fuzzy mat to cuddle up on and he'll probably bark a resounding "yes!" He can actually do both if you get him a Snow Leopard Trust Paw Print Mat. These beautiful, handmade, felted mats are made by families in Mongolia from the wool of their livestock (sheep and yak). Just imagine how fascinating the scent will be to Fido!

By making and selling these mats, along with other products, families who share Snow Leopard habitat are offered sustainable economic opportunities that reduce the motivation behind poaching. Learn more about the ecosystem in remote regions of Mongolia and how Snow Leopard Enterprises and The Snow Leopard Trust are helping families increase their income while conserving and protecting the Snow Leopard population at SnowLeopard.org. And pick up a cozy Paw Print Mat for every dog you love.

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